drag2share: Here's How To Get A Copy Of Every Tweet You've Ever Posted (TWTR)

source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessinsider/~3/txYipRu9Xcc/how-to-see-old-tweets-using-twitter-archive-2015-1

Twitter only lets you see a portion of your tweet history, but there's an easy way to get a copy of everything.

You can request to download your Twitter archive, which contains a searchable collection of every tweet (and retweet) you've ever made since first making your account.

Here's how to request your own free Twitter archive.

First, head on over to Twitter, click on your avatar in the upper-right-hand corner, and select Settings.

Next, scroll to the bottom of the page where you'll see a big button that says Request your archive.

Click Request your archive, and you're all set! It might take a while, but Twitter will email you a download link of your entire tweet history, which you can search through using keywords, hashtags, date, and @ usernames.

You can read more about what you can do with your Twitter archive here.

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drag2share: The music industry's best-known production app will soon be free

source: http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/25/pro-tools-first/?utm_source=Feed_Classic_Full&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget&?ncid=rss_full

You've probably heard the output of Avid's Pro Tools audio production software, even if you don't know what it's like -- it's virtually a staple of the music industry, and spawned now-famous (or infamous) effects like Auto Tune. There hasn't been a cheap way to try it for nearly 15 years, however, so it's not exactly practical for crafting songs in your basement. Thankfully, Avid's about to lower the barriers to entry. It recently unveiled Pro Tools First, a free version that lets you get your feet wet. It includes a "subset" of the usual features (you're mainly missing extra tracks, score editing and video playback), but it otherwise behaves like the paid version. You won't have to relearn anything if you hit the big time and start using the full software.

The real catch (besides the lack of a release date) is Avid's dependence on after-the-fact purchases to make money. You'll get 21 audio effect plugins from the outset, but you'll have to pay for more. Also, First only lets you keep three projects in the cloud for free. While you can export finished tracks when you're done, you'll have to fork over cash if you want permanent offline copies or more online space. All the same, this junior version of Pro Tools may be enough if you want to spruce up your indie band's sound without spending hundreds or thousands of dollars to get started.

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drag2share: Carnival's floating IMAX theater is the cruise line's version of sunblock

source: http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/25/carnival-cruise-will-have-an-imax-theater-naturally/?utm_source=Feed_Classic_Full&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget&?ncid=rss_full

Not to be outdone by Dolby opening its own large-format theater, the folks at IMAX are putting one of their massive screens on a cruise ship. Yes. Really. IMAX says that not only is this an industry first, but that the screen will be three decks high and debut next spring on what'll be the cruise line's biggest ship: the newly minted Vista. The outfit promises recent flicks and classics alike will be shown, in addition to IMAX documentaries. The best way to have seen Interstellar isn't all that the Vista has in store for avoiding the sunlight, either. Next door is what Carnival's calling the "Thrill Theater" where you can check out "multidimensional special effects experience." Given Carnival's less-than-stable history, we're going to imagine that rules out a 3D version of The Poseidon Adventure.

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Try Flavored Vinegars for Low-Calorie Flavor Boost in Your Recipes

Source: http://lifehacker.com/try-flavored-vinegars-for-low-calorie-flavor-boost-in-y-1677136348

If you're looking to boost the flavor in your food while keeping it healthy, check out infused vinegars. Flavored vinegars give everything a bit of a boost and just add a few calories.

Healthy foods like salads can become unhealthy calorie bombs if you use too much dressing. If you're getting bored with your recipes, instead of adding fat or chemicals, add some vinegar.

We've covered some make-your-own salad dressings before, but specialty vinegars add flavor to everything without many calories. Soups, marinades and anything that uses a little vinegar taste better with a different style. The Kitchn explains that balsamic is a good start, but there's more on the shelf:

While balsamic gets a lot of attention, red wine vinegar has a nice bite to it and rice wine vinegar has a sweetness that is great in a lot of salads or to pickle vegetables. I recently discovered brown rice vinegar which has a delicate sweetness and is wonderful in salad dressings, as is apple cider or champagne vinegar.

Many upscale malls and even supermarkets are getting on the flavored vinegar trends. I have a half dozen in my pantry right now ranging from sweet like chocolate and blood orange to spicy like harissa and chipotle. All you need is a tablespoon or so to change up your recipe.

7 Pantry Essentials That Help Me Eat Healthier | The Kitchn

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It's Going To Be A Big Problem If The Apple Watch Can't Even Last A Day (AAPL)

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-watch-battery-life-2015-1

Imagine this scenario:

You wake up at 6 a.m. and go to the gym. Then it's off to work for eight or nine hours. Then dinner and maybe drinks. You're home by 11 p.m.

Is your Apple Watch dead?

Based on a report from 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman, the answer is probably yes, especially if you use the watch a lot.

Gurman reports that Apple has been targeting 2.5 to 4 hours of active use on the Apple Watch. (That means the screen is on.) If you include a mix of active use standby mode (when the screen is off), Apple is shooting for about 19 hours on a charge.

Gurman was careful to note that these were Apple's battery life targets as of 2014, so it's possible Apple has figured out a way to squeeze more out of the battery in time for the watch's launch in a few months.

Meanwhile, other smartwatches on the market can last a lot longer. For example, Samsung's Gear 2 watch can last up to three days on a charge with normal use.

When I brought this up on Twitter this week, a lot of people pointed out that you can just charge your Apple Watch midday at work, like many people do with their iPhones. But that defeats the purpose of what the Apple Watch is designed to do. 

As Apple's own promotional materials point out, the Apple Watch is first and foremost a watch. Everything else from fitness tracking to receiving texts is just gravy. But if Apple wants to replace your current watch, creating one that can't even make it through a full day of use isn't going to cut it. Regular watches last months, years, or forever (if you have a self-charging model). Based on Gurman's report, you'll be lucky if your Apple Watch is still going by the time you go to bed at night.

And removing your watch in the middle of the day to charge it means you're missing out on the device's fitness monitoring and other handy features.

Apple has been relatively quiet on the Apple Watch'! s batter y life so far. The official line is you'll have to charge it nightly. If you can truly make it the whole day on a charge, it probably won't be a problem for most people. But if the "active" usage is on the lower end of Apple's targets, battery life is going to be a big problem for the Apple Watch.

SEE ALSO: I Found My New Favorite iPhone Accessory

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